Assuming Positions

304 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

A Positively Nerdy Podcast!
Under the banner of a scandalous name, a new era of certified non-toxic fan culture has emerged. Two nerds, aided by their legion of Positrons and a whole lot of pizza, have arrived to bring positivity back to fandom!

Kevin and Mykie delve into various pop culture discussions, going down dorky rabbit-holes to debate and deconstruct the things they love to see how they work, and what makes them so cool.

If you share their love of a good story, have an affinity for the odd or unusual, and get a kick out of digging into the nitty gritty of what makes certain pieces of pop culture fascinating then listen in, grab a slice of pizza and chat along with us!

Kevin and Mykie have been entertainment guests, featured hosts, moderators and celebrity interviewers at numerous conventions including A-Kon, Anime Dallas, Fandom Legacy, FenCon, and the Lone Star Game Expo.

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Episodes

Episode 053: Monkey Mind Tabletop + Frostbite Cosplay @ A-Kon 2019

July 15, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Kevin and Mykie are back with some more awesome interviews from A-Kon 2019! This week we're talking to Waffles from Monkey Mind Tabletop as well as Bryce and Aspen from Frostbite Cosplay. We're get into D&D chat, nerd beginnings and fantastic cosplay crafting so roll for initiative and get to listening! For more info about Monkey Mind Tabletop check out facebook.com/monkeymindtabletop and follow @monkeymindtabletop on instagram. For more info about Frostbite Cosplay check out facebook.com/...

Episode 052: Evil Ted @ A-Kon 2019

July 08, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie get crafty with prop builder, model maker, and movie magic pro - Evil Ted! We caught up with Evil Ted after his panel at A-Kon 2019 and had to find out more about his process and craft. Grab some foam and get to listening! For more Evil Ted check out: EvilTedSmith.com Twitter: @EvilTed40 Instagram: @EvilTed_Channel Twitch: twitch.tv/eviltedsmith (streaming Mondays + Tuesdays 9am-11am PST) Evil Ted's Foam Fanatics: facebook.com/groups/EvilTedsFoamFanatics/ For m...

Episode 051: Head of the Helm - Doctors

July 01, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Kevin and Mykie are back on the bridge in their Head of the Helm series! This week we're giving some scifi Doctors a call to be a our build-a-crew's new medical officers. Report to Sick Bay with us as we examine which space MDs are fit for the role.

Episode 050!: E3 2019 with Fringe of Fate

June 24, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie are celebrating their 50TH EPISODE by having a chat with our pals Fringe of Fate and Not Scott about all things E3! We're chatting up our favorite highlights and what pushed our buttons in the showcases from Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, and all the rest, so plug in and get to listening.

Episode 049: Head of the Helm - Security Officers

June 17, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Kevin and Mykie are in the cockpit again for their Head of the Helm series. This week we're picking our favorite Security Officers to make sure our fantasy scifi crews are safe and sound. Listen in and join us as we patrol through scifi fandom to find our new ship's protectors.

Episode 048: Head of the Helm - Engineers

June 10, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Kevin and Mykie resume course in their Head of the Helm series! This week we're finding our favorite fixers and problem-solvers to be a part of our fantasy scifi crews. Grab your toolbox and get in the think tank with us as we make our picks for our crew's new Engineers.

Episode 047: Repositioning Game of Thrones

June 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie introduce a new segment called Repositioning! When we reposition something, we're combating nerd toxicity by highlighting the positives in divisive media and focusing on the fun of fandom. Our first reposition is Game of Thrones, where we're taking a considerate look at the final season and it's rollercoaster conclusion. Pull up a throne and get to listening! SPOILER ALERT: This episode assumes you're all caught up with the Game of Thrones series and finale, beca...

Episode 046: Head of the Helm - Pilots

May 27, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Kevin and Mykie maintain course in their Head of the Helm series! This week we're filling in the flight seat of our fantasy scifi crews with our favorite Pilots. File in and listen up as we make our picks for the best and brightest of space jockeys.

Episode 045: Head of the Helm - Ships

May 20, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie blast off their new Head of the Helm series! We're scouring science fiction pop media and putting together a fantasy scifi crew to explore the outer reaches of space. But first we need a ship! So come aboard as we make our picks for our crew's stalwart and starworthy spacecrafts.

Episode 044: MARVEL - A Look Ahead

May 13, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Kevin and Mykie put their speculation goggles on and take a look through the developments and rumors for Marvel in Phase 4. Which MCU fan favorites are returning and what's on deck for Marvel's Disney+ shows? Listen in and find out! SPOILER ALERT: Like last week, this episode assumes you've seen Avengers: Endgame and are all caught up, true believer.

Episode 043: Avengers: Endgame - Reaction + Review

May 06, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

This week Kevin, Mykie and friends head to the movies to see Avengers: Endgame! With the help of our buds Not Scott and That Guy Brad, we get into our favorite moments and reactions to the end of an era in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Assemble with us and get to listening! DISCLAIMER: This episodes is chock full of spoilers for Avengers: Endgame. The Russo Brothers say that spoilers are okay now, so we're letting them fly.

Episode 042: Gaming with Fringe of Fate

April 29, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Kevin and Mykie sit down with their new buddy Drew aka Fringe_of_Fate and dig into the world of game streaming. Grab a headset and boot up the console as we pick Drew's brain about streaming on Mixer, achievement hunting records, streaming communities, and all kinds of gaming nerdiness. Get to listening! Be sure to follow @Fringe_of_Fate on Mixer and social media for cool perks and additional awesomeness!

Episode 041: Star Wars News

April 22, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie are celebrating all the latest Star Wars media rising up in the news. Grab a fuzzy copilot and get your hot takes ready as we dig into Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, The Mandolorian, and Episode IX!

Episode 040: Game of Thrones - Recap + Forecast

April 15, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie board the hype train for Game of Thrones Season Eight! To get ready for the new season, we're going over the highlights of season seven and where we hope the show might go in the coming journey. Bend the knee and listen in as we go on a dragon ride through Westeros and it's crazy inhabitants (those still alive that is.) DISCLAIMER: This episode isn't explicit but we do talk about subjects common to Game of Thrones such as violence and illicit acts, so this episode ...

Episode 039: Head of the House - Girlfriends

April 08, 2019 00:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Kevin and Mykie's Head of the House series concludes! We're finishing out our families with our favorite Girlfriends from sitcoms past. Hold hands and listen in as we confess our puppy love for our top sitcom love interests.

Episode 038: Head of the House - Best Friends

April 01, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Kevin and Mykie's Head of the House series continues! We've picked our family and now we're picking our fantasy sitcom Best Friends. Grab a buddy and listen in as we pair off with our best of the besties.

Episode 037: Head of the House - Neighbors

March 25, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie take their Head of the House series out to the backyard to have a chat with the Neighbors. From the nosy to the knowledgeable, we're making our top picks for who we want living next door to our fantasy sitcom families. Come on over and get to listening.

Episode 036: Head of the House - Live In Extras

March 18, 2019 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Kevin and Mykie head home again to their Head of the House series! This week, we're taking an extended look at some Live In Extra characters for our fantasy sitcom families. So grab your suitcase and move in with us as we pick some favorites out of the wide range of sitcom relatives, housekeepers, and live in extras.

Episode 035: CAPTAIN MARVEL Reaction & Review

March 11, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes - 36.5 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie take a break from their Head of the House series to head off to the movies! Cue the 90s soundtrack and plug in with us as we powerblast through all the marvelous things about the new Captain Marvel movie. SPOILER ALERT: We break down plot points and get into the spoilery details from 27:40-54:30 so listen carefully!

Episode 034: Head of the House - Brothers

March 04, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Kevin and Mykie are back home with their Head of the House families and feeling the brotherly love. This week we're casting the role of Brothers in our ultimate sitcom families, so get those shoulder punches ready and make room on the couch as we rank and rate our favorite TV bros.

Episode 033: Head of the House - Dads

February 25, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie decide who's wearing the pants in our fantasy sitcom families with our Head of the House picks for Dads. Crack a cold one and head to the garage with us as we cover the strengths and silliness of our favorite TV Fathers.

Episode 032: Head of the House - Sisters

February 18, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

Kevin and Mykie's new Head of the House series continues! This time we're starting off some sibling rivalry and talking about our top picks for Sisters. Grab the middle kid seat and tune in as we add to our ultimate sitcom families.

Episode 031: Head of the House - Moms

February 11, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie kick off the new Head of the House series! Instead of building D&D parties, this time we're putting together the ultimate sitcom family. So come and knock on our door and find out who we want to play Mom in our Head of the House sitcom family.

Episode 030: 2019 - The Year Ahead

February 04, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28 MB

Kevin and Mykie break out the crystal ball and predict the future this week! We've looked at the year ahead in regards to books, video games, tv and movies and we're making assumptions about what we think is going to be great. Get your wishful thinking caps on and join us as we take a look at what lies ahead for nerdom in the year 2019.

Episode 029: AQUAMAN Reaction & Review

January 28, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie are off on a movie date to go see Aquaman, directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa. We hopped on the mics right after the movie to give our hot takes about what floated our boats and what burst our bubbles. Dive in and join us as we get into the seaweeds about Atlantis, mantas, and aquamen. SPOILER ALERT: Heads up! We chat about multiple scenes and plot points in this episodes so if spoilers aren't your thing then steer clear, landlubber.

Episode 028: Head of the Class - Dungeons and/or Dragons!

January 21, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Kevin and Mykie head back to class with a bonus wrap up episode for the Head of the Class series. This week we're crawling around some underground mazes and bringing along some large scaly sidekicks, so gear up and strap in as we explore our favorite Dungeons and Dragons.

Episode 027: Dallas Comic Show - British Pixie

January 14, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Kevin and Mykie's awesome interviews at Dallas Comic Show conclude with the cosplayer British Pixie. Grab your favorite character prop and listen in as we find out about cosplay, crafting and chain mail with British Pixie. For more info, follow @BritishPixieCosplay on social media.

Episode 026: Dallas Comic Show - STAR WARS: VADER A Fan Film with Robert Butler and Aly Twyman

January 07, 2019 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.7 MB

Kevin and Mykie's chats with awesome people at Dallas Comic Show continue! This week we talk with Robert Butler and Aly Twyman from STAR WARS: VADER A Fan Film. Boot up the droid and link in as we get the intel on a new Vader perspective. For more info, check out www.FandomStudios.com and follow @FandomStudios on social media.

Episode 025: Dallas Comic Show - 501st Legion with Jason Maston

December 31, 2018 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MB

Kevin and Mykie went to the Dallas Comic Show and got the chance to talk to some awesome people. The first of these is Jason Maston with the 501st Legion. Suit up and join us as we find out more about some awesome Star Wars cosplay and bad guys doing good. For more info about the 501st Legion, check out www.501st.com

Episode 024: Head of the Class - Elves

December 24, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Happy Holidays! The Head of the Class series concludes as Kevin and Mykie venture into the woodlands to hunt down new Elf recruits for their dream team fantasy parties. Perk those pointy ears up and listen in as we make our picks for best elven ally.

Episode 023: Head of the Class - Dwarfs

December 17, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Kevin and Mykie dig in deeper to the Head of the Class series with the top picks for Dwarfs. Let your beard grow out and hop in our cart as we mine pop culture for the stoutest and sturdiest of dwarven dream team draftees.

Episode 022: Head of the Class - Halflings

December 10, 2018 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

The Head of the Class series continues as Kevin and Mykie get down to the little details on Halflings. Just because they're small doesn't mean that can't be a big hit in our fantasy dream teams, so hunker down and listen in as we go through our shortlists for best Halfling teammate.

Episode 021: Head of the Class - Clerics

December 03, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Kevin and Mykie's fantasy dream teams expand as the Head of the Class series continues with Clerics. Join the congregation as we put our faith and fortunes into holy hands and divine the top picks for our next righteous recruit.

Episode 020: Head of the Class - Thieves

November 26, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

The Head of the Class series continues as Kevin and Mykie plot and plan who steals the top spot as Thief in their D&D fantasy dream teams. Sneak into the conversation as we uncover the hidden gems and trappings of pop culture burglars and brigands.

Episode 019: Head of the Class - Fighters

November 19, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Kevin and Mykie continue their Head of the Class series by duking it out with their top picks for fantasy dream team Fighters. Put 'em up and plug in with us as we muscle out which pop culture brawler we think is best.

Episode 18: Head of the Class - Magic Users

November 12, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Kevin and Mykie kick off a new series called Head of the Class! Over the next few episodes we're going to create our dream team D&D parties from all corners of nerd culture. Sit for a spell and listen in as we put on some robes and pointy hats and draft our favorite Wizards and Magic Users. Also, we're gonna be at Dallas Comic Show! Dallas Comic Show is happening November 17 + 18, 2018 at the Richardson Civic Center in Richardson, TX. For more info check out www.dallascomicshow.com

Episode 017: The Golden Age of Arcade Games

November 05, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie put their quarters up and get in line to throw down on the classics from the Golden Age of Arcade Games. Be our Player 2 as we put our initials on our favorites cabinets and take a trip back to the arcade. Thanks to Free Play for the games and awesomeness, go push their buttons at http://freeplayrichardson.com

Episode 016: Halloween Edition - Universal Movie Monsters

October 29, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Kevin and Mykie take a trip back in time to the golden age of monster movies and get scary with the essential Universal Horror Icons. Sink your teeth into our spooky conversation about which monsters top our list of the classic Universal Monsters.

Episode 015: Studio Ghibli

October 22, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes - 22.4 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie hop on the catbus and take a castle tour around the magical world of Studio Ghibli and the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Get spirited away with us as we pick our favorite Ghibli films and get animated about the Miyazaki moments we love.

Episode 014: FenCon Recap with Writers in the Field + The Royal Manticoran Navy

October 15, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Kevin and Mykie take a fond look back at the fun of FenCon XV and give an inside look at the festivities with interviews featuring Writers in the Field as well as the Royal Manticoran Navy. Slip that convention lanyard back on and join us as we hang out with Tex, Lori and Marvin. For more information about the clubs and events we're chatting about in this episode visit their websites: Writers in the Field - www.writersinthefield.com The Royal Manticoran Navy - www.trmn.org FenCon - www...

Episode 013: Marian Call @ FenCon

October 08, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week Kevin and Mykie chat with the marvelous Marian Call! We caught up with her for a quick chat after her show at FenCon XV to find out more about her music, her story and her wonderful insights on being nerdy. Stay tuned at the end of the episode to hear the title track off of Marian's latest album, Standing Stones. For more info and jams, check out mariancall.com and follow her on twitter @mariancall.

Episode 012: Buffy the Vampire Slayer + Marshall Ryan Maresca

October 01, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Kevin and Mykie travel to Joss Whedon's universe and attempt to be part of the Scooby Gang as they discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer, both the old and newly announced reboot series. Get quippy with us as we stake out what we love about Buffy Summers. As a bonus, stick around after our chat to hear our FenCon interview with author Marshall Ryan Maresca as we get his take on the rebirth of Buffy and find out about his Maradaine book series. @marshallmaresca www.mrmaresca.com

Episode 011: Levels of Gamer Nerd - Levels 09 + 10

September 24, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

The Levels of Gamer Nerd series concludes as Kevin and Mykie put on some costumes and head to the battlefield! Prep those fireball spells and sink your teeth into our discussion of Live Action Role Playing and Mind's Eye Theatre.

Episode 010: Disenchantment

September 17, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Kevin and Mykie are enchanted by Disenchantment! Hop on the laughing horse and join us as we take a quest through the hilarious characters and wonderful world of Matt Groening's Netflix series Disenchantment.

Episode 009: Levels of Gamer Nerd - Levels 07 + 08

September 10, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Kevin and Mykie continue up the Levels of Gamer Nerd by charging into war on a miniature scale and checking into conventions. Pack up the battalion and get in line with us as we gab about miniature wargaming and gaming conventions. We're gonna be at FenCon XV! FenCon is happening Sept. 21-23 in Irving, TX. Visit fencon.org for tickets and information.

Episode 008: Online Gaming with Fortnite + Star Wars Battlefront II

September 03, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Kevin and Mykie decide where the empire boys are dropping as we go online with Fortnite and Star Wars Battlefront II. Squad up and hop on the party chat as we figure out which buttons do what when it comes to online gaming. We're gonna be at FenCon XV! FenCon is happening Sept. 21-23 in Irving, TX. Visit fencon.org for tickets and information.